VMware Workstation (15.x before 15.1.0) contains a DLL hijacking issue because some DLL files are improperly loaded by the application. Successful exploitation of this issue may allow attackers with normal user privileges to escalate their privileges to administrator on a windows host where Workstation is installed.
References
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http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/152946/VMware-Workstation-DLL-Hijacking.html | Third Party Advisory |
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/108333 | Third Party Advisory VDB Entry |
https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2019-0007.html | Vendor Advisory |
Configurations
History
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Information
Published : 2019-05-15 16:29
Updated : 2024-02-28 17:08
NVD link : CVE-2019-5526
Mitre link : CVE-2019-5526
CVE.ORG link : CVE-2019-5526
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Products Affected
vmware
- workstation
CWE
CWE-427
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